H5N1 Bird Flu Explained: What You Need to Know About Symptoms, Transmission, and Current Risks in 2025
Published: December 31, 2025
Duration: 4:12
Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide
Welcome to Avian Flu 101, your simple guide to H5N1 bird flu. Im a calm voice breaking down the basics for anyone whos never heard of it before. Lets start with the science, made easy.
First, basic virology. H5N1 is a flu virus from the Orthomyxoviridae family. Its an RNA virus with eight segments that make proteins like hemagglutinin or HA, which helps it stick to cells, and neuraminidase or NA, which lets new viruses burst out. Think of it as a spiky ball that latches onto...
Welcome to Avian Flu 101, your simple guide to H5N1 bird flu. Im a calm voice breaking down the basics for anyone whos never heard of it before. Lets start with the science, made easy.
First, basic virology. H5N1 is a flu virus from the Orthomyxoviridae family. Its an RNA virus with eight segments that make proteins like hemagglutinin or HA, which helps it stick to cells, and neuraminidase or NA, which lets new viruses burst out. Think of it as a spiky ball that latches onto...